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The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
146 Benhar Rd, Benhar, OTA, 9272
  • Southern Institute of Technology
    12 min drive
  • Shaws Island
    19 min drive
  • Captains Cafe & Rudder Bar
    6 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Iwi Katea Room)

Superior Double Room (Iwi Katea Room)

Superior Double Room (Iwi Katea Room)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

Luxury Double Room (O'Malley Suite)

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

Luxury Room (McSkimmings Suite)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Benhar

When you stay at The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation in Benhar, you'll be near the beach and 12 minutes by car from Southern Institute of Technology. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Shaws Island and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Kaka Point Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Kaka Point Beach - 29 min drive
  • Kaka Point Scenic Reserve - 30 min drive
  • Nugget Point Lighthouse - 45 min drive
  • Cannibal Bay Beach - 45 min drive
  • Brighton Beach - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 55 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raj Indian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Captains Cafe & Rudder Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Heart and Soul Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation offers 3 accommodations with outdoor private spa tubs and free minibar items. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels, video-game consoles, and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Benhar bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a spa tub and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring outdoor private spa tubs and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Digital programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and free minibar items, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a spa tub and a sauna.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Separate dining area
  • Trampoline
  • Travel cot

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Private outdoor hot tub
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Fern Thistle Accommodation
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Benhar
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast
The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Bed & breakfast Benhar

The Fern & Thistle Luxury Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The love and respect shown for the historic property by the current owners is inspiring. There is a very welcoming and family oriented feel to the property, and their two labs are friendly and good company. I would seriously recommend this property for small group getaways, corporate or private retreats.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

E

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Historical Home
Wow what a beautiful setting for this glorious homestead. Stunning room (wonderful free upgrade-thank you!) with so much space and history beautifully presented. Unlimited tea & coffee & cold drinks a real bonus and the free sweet treats in the room much appreciated. Bathroom is separate but each room has its own bathroom so not a problem. The included breakfast was a great bonus with homemade breads & conserves. Radiator heating throughout the house made it so warm & cosy! Will definitely stay again as hosts very welcoming and helpful. Really interesting history of the building & the town which adds to the experience and so close to Balclutha so great for business trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and beautiful house with wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent hosts! Had everything we could have dreamed of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG what an amazing we gem! Matt was so friendly and accommodating of us and our dog. The grounds were amazing, the room was amazing and everything else was just all round amazing. I would highly recommend a stay here and we will for sure be back again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

travis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I’ve stayed at some of the finest places in the world. There is not enough space to list all of amenities and complimentary services offered here. It is beautiful and you feel like a pampered guest of the aristocracy. You’ll just have to see for yourself. Best in the south island for sure. Hosts are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality and welcome excellent! Grounds are beautiful. It was my first time staying in this type of accommodation and truly enjoyed it. Highly recommended. My gratitude to the family hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice old style feeling. Beautiful room, building and surrounding courtyard as well as history behind the building & area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Howard, East islip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable B & B about 10 minutes outside Balclutha in the country. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Would recommend to all who visit this area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trek to bathroom
The bathroom was a trek down the hallway and the taps were nearly impossible to get your hands under the water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and accommodation in a beautiful historic home with lovely gardens. Comfortable spacious room with very comfortable bed and mattress. Large bathroom with plenty of extras. Excellent breakfast plenty of choice. Couldn't ask for more
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical building in a perfect location. Matt and Brooke were charming hosts and went out of their way to look after us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet and enjoyable night, host very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host is a great guy and property is beautiful! Decor around the house is luxurious in a old victorian vibe. Only downside is that bathrooms are abit far from rooms and the door was not very sound proof. Other than that, it would be a great place to stay for a gettaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming accommodation with beautiful garden and surrounds. It has character and close to Caitlin's and all the attractions of the region.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yanlet

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind
Relaxing and luxurious stay :) Very quiet and neat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful host. Beautiful historic building with well-appointed warm rooms (complimentary drinks!) and pretty gardens. Breakfast options aplenty with great coffee and homemade breads & spreads. Thanks Matt!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joelle de

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property in lovely grounds. Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing BB
It as amazing in every way possible. Hot tub, Sauna, free bar fridge..best breakie ever
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022